Gross-out, deliberately offensive comedy about two unemployed, middle-aged men forced to share a room when one's father marries the...
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Duration101 mins
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It's safe to say that the hilarity and stupidity of Ferrell and Reilly's characters in this movie were pretty close to perfect. You might think they're creepy and just too pathetic, but it's a given that's what they were going for. You'll be close to crying when it's all said and done feeling as though you laughed through the whole thing. This movie was certainly a great way for Will Ferrell to step back from his non-stop drunk and over the top characters, and to finally play opposite someone as funny as he is.
Brennan Huff's (Ferrel) brother in the film played the successful and insulting jerk to Ferrel's and Reilly's character. His role could've been a little less obvious with his cruel characteristics and not so sudden and constant with his remarks. Other than that, however, there really wasn't any other flaws in the characters or story that would make anybody leave the theatre or quick watching.
The outrageous dialogue between the Step Brothers was comedy at its finest. If it wasn't a joke, but simple dialogue, it would still get plenty of laughs, all because of the delivery. Director, Adam McKay couldn't have done better with this film. It is a must-see, no question.
And underneath all the stupidity bonds are formed, compassion is found and what really matters in life is discovered. You almost feel as if you've learnt a little something
It's one of my personal favourite comedy movies.